Top social Security optimization financial advisors in Borger, TX

The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.

You might be considering Social Security optimization if you're approaching retirement and want to maximize your benefits without triggering unnecessary taxes or penalties. A common mistake is claiming benefits too early or in the wrong sequence, which can reduce your lifetime income.

  • Benefit timing strategies. Ask how they determine the best age to start benefits based on your full work history and future income needs.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how Social Security benefits interact with your federal taxes and other income sources.
  • Spousal and survivor benefits. Check if they evaluate options for maximizing benefits across couples, including survivor benefits.
  • Coordination with retirement income. See how they integrate Social Security decisions with your broader retirement cash flow and investment plans.

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Allen T

Series 66

Fritch, TX

GWN Securities Inc.

Allen Tollett is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with GWN Securities Inc., where he has worked since 2010. He has 21 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life insurance products, including Medicare supplement and Advantage plans, and markets prepaid legal services. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement withdrawal strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen H

Series 66

Borger, TX

Ameriprise

Stephen Horst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Borger, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in church budget planning and allocation as a member of a local committee. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

Ryan H

Series 66

Borger, TX

Edward Jones

Ryan Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Borger, TX, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Traditions Wealth Advisors and Jagoe-Public Company, along with roles in transportation services and other industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Family Business Founder/Business Owner Oil & Gas
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Jody H

Series 65, Series 66

Borger, TX

Holt Wealth Management LLC

Jody Holt is the principal advisor at Holt Wealth Management LLC in Borger, TX, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. Before founding Holt Wealth Management, Holt worked for Kenai Investments, Inc. and maintains a longstanding role in outside sales and operations at Gerald's Office Products. Holt also serves as President of the Board for the Hutchinson County United Way, a local nonprofit organization. Holt Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, written financial planning, and tax preparation services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a customized investment approach that incorporates technical and fundamental analysis, with portfolios including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and publicly traded REITs.

General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Renee S

Series 66

Pampa, TX

Cetera

Renee Shephard is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo for four years. Renee is based in Pampa, Texas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and program platforms.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Stavroula K

Series 63, Series 65

Linwood, NJ

Ameriprise

Stavroula Koutsfetsoulis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fiduciary activities as an attorney-in-fact (power of attorney). Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, focusing on tailored retirement income strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Cassandra S

Series 63, Series 65

Plano, TX

Financial & Tax Architects, LLC

Cassandra Sanchez is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, TIAA, US Health Advisors, and various other firms. Sanchez also had involvement with Drunken Donkey, reflecting experience outside the financial sector. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm offers proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” that use ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies to meet client needs.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Annuities Income planning General tax planning Retired
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Keith E

CFP®

Pittsburgh, PA

Keith L. Eliou, CFP

Keith Eliou is the principal of Keith L. Eliou, CFP, an investment management firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds the CFP® designation and has one year of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, he practices law focusing on elder law and real estate and is involved in insurance, mortgage lending, and real estate brokerage businesses. The firm primarily serves pooled vehicles and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and financial planning. It utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with third-party money managers and employs multiple analytical methods and strategies, conducting annual account reviews.

Social Security optimization Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting Charitable giving tax strategies Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Charles P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Rafael, CA

WealthSpire Advisors

Charles Pyfer III is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at Private Ocean. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory, financial planning, and family office support to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party platforms for comprehensive portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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